A three-hour time limit is coming to the city-owned parking lot behind Los Tres Amigos restaurant in downtown Farmington.

The change, recommended by the ad hoc Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, is part of a plan to better manage parking in the area, particularly for those who work at downtown shops and restaurants. Having no time limits allows those employees to “park there to the disadvantage of businesses,” said councilman Greg Cowley, who’s also a member of the advisory committee.

“The idea here is to time everything that’s publicly owned...to move employees outside the center lot so we can assess if we have a problem or not,” Cowley said.

“It makes sense,” said councilman Jeff Scott.

Further changes could be in store once the assessment is completed.

The city council approved the three-hour limit on Sept. 8, but it won’t be enforced until signs are in place. Cowley said signage will be discussed at the advisory committee’s next meeting, Sept. 23.

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